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2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 vs 2021 Tesla Model S

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2
Side view of the 2021 Tesla Model S

Ford F‑150

Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 2024

Tesla Model S

2021

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Which is bigger, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 or 2021 Tesla Model S?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Measuring 29.8 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2021 Tesla Model S. Both cars are well-matched in width, with the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 adding only 4.2 cm to the 2021 Tesla Model S’s profile. The roofline of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 is 48.5 cm higher than that of the 2021 Tesla Model S, making the contrast immediately noticeable. There’s a clear shift in capability here, with the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 offering 9.4 cm more clearance than the 2021 Tesla Model S. With an extra 15.9 cm between the wheels, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 should offer a noticeably smoother ride than the 2021 Tesla Model S.

Measurements

Length

531.9 cm (+29.8)

502.1 cm

Height

191.5 cm (+48.5)

143 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

202.9 cm (+4.2)

198.7 cm

Width (including mirrors)

243.1 cm (+9.4)

218.9 cm

Ground clearance

21.1 cm (+15.9)

11.7 cm

Wheelbase

311.9 cm (+0.8)

296 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

531.9 cm

10.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup

502.1 cm

29.2 cm longer than the average Sedan

Height

191.5 cm

4.7 cm taller than the average Pickup

143 cm

2.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Width (excluding mirrors)

202.9 cm

8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup

198.7 cm

15.7 cm wider than the average Sedan

Width (including mirrors)

243.1 cm

20.2 cm wider than the average Pickup

218.9 cm

13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan

Ground clearance

21.1 cm

1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

11.7 cm

2.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan

Wheelbase

311.9 cm

19.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup

296 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

Front view

Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2
Front view of the 2021 Tesla Model S

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 claims a double cargo victory, with a massive 1,055 L lead in the boot and a slight 25 L (SAE) advantage with the seats down.

Measurements

Standard cargo capacity (SAE)

The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

1,764 L (+1,055)

709 L

Largest cargo capacity (SAE)

The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

1,764 L (+25)

1,739 L

Frunk capacity

N/A

89 L

Cargo space vs length

This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.

331.6 L per m (+118.6)

213 L per m

Cargo space vs footprint

This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.

It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.

163.5 L per m² (+56.3)

107.2 L per m²

How each car compares with its class average

Standard cargo capacity (SAE)

The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

1,764 L

327 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

709 L

313 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan

Largest cargo capacity (SAE)

The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

1,764 L

237 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

1,739 L

Class benchmark unavailable.

DriveSize space efficiency score

DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.

VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.

133%

SAE: above class average (+33%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2
Rear view of the 2021 Tesla Model S

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2-door 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 means slightly less convenience for rear-seat access compared to the 2021 Tesla Model S. Choosing the 2021 Tesla Model S fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 2 more seats over the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2. The 2021 Tesla Model S is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.3 m margin. The 2021 Tesla Model S feels a touch more substantial on the road, sitting 83 kg heavier than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2.

Measurements

Doors

2

4 (+2)

Max. seats

3

5 (+2)

Turning circle

12.6 m (+0.3)

12.3 m

Curb weight

1,992 kg

2,075 kg (+83)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

12.6 m

0.5 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup

12.3 m

1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

Curb weight

1,992 kg

259 kg lighter than the average Pickup

2,075 kg

553 kg heavier than the average Sedan

DriveSize manoeuvrability score

DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.

Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.

101%

1% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

89%

11% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

Parking

Will the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 or 2021 Tesla Model S fit in a standard parking space?

2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 parking fit score

DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.

Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.

Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

Tight

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 36 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 9 cm at each end. Primary constraint: length.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

36 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

9 cm

Primary constraint.

2021 Tesla Model S parking fit score

DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.

Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.

Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 38 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 23.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

38 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

23.5 cm

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